Question

Choose the correct pair:

Options

• Increased education - population explosion

• Education - population growth

• Higher education levels - lower birth rates

• Education - increased fertility rates

Answer 1

Higher education levels - lower birth rates

Explanation:

Global demographic studies consistently show that higher levels of education, especially for women, directly lead to lower birth rates. When individuals achieve higher education, they tend to delay marriage, increase their career opportunities, gain better access to family planning, and make conscious choices to have smaller families.